Press Releases
June 25, 2010
"I am disappointed to see that relief efforts critical to our economic recovery continue to languish in the Senate. By blocking the extension of unemployment benefits, Republicans are proving they're more interested in political posturing than effective governance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aiming to strengthen the transparency and disclosure in federal campaigns, Congressman André Carson today voted to approve the DISCLOSE Act.
The DISCLOSE Act requires corporations, organizations and special interest groups to stand by their political advertising just like a candidate for office does. CEOs will need to identify themselves in their advertisements, and corporations and organizations will be required to disclose their political expenditures.
June 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Looking to continue America's economic momentum, Congressman André Carson today voted to approve the Small Business Lending Fund Act to spur small-business lending and create more access to capital.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's Senate confirmation of Judge Tanya Walton Pratt to serve on the federal bench for the U.S. District Court based in Indianapolis:
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June 10, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of the effort to close the gap in Medicare's prescription drug coverage, $250 checks will begin hitting the mailboxes of tens of thousands of seniors this week, Congressman André Carson said today.
Under the recently enacted health reform law, seniors whose drug costs exceed the threshold under Medicare Part D, known as the "donut hole," will receive this one-time, tax-free $250 rebate check in 2010. These checks will continue to be mailed monthly over the next several months as seniors reach the coverage gap.
June 10, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today voted to approve legislation to help the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) continue its work to insure mortgage loans and expand homeownership opportunities.
The FHA Reform Act of 2010 allows FHA to adjust its premium structure for new borrowers while still providing affordable mortgage insurance to individuals, including low-income and minority borrowers in traditionally underserved areas.
July 8, 2010
Carson Statement on Magnus-Stinson Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today joined General Services Agency (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center to highlight a nearly $37 million investment that will create new jobs and generate savings through clean energy technology.
June 2, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will join the General Services Agency (GSA) Administrator Martha Johnson, Indianapolis businesses and workers on Friday, June 4 at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center to discuss economic and job impacts spurred by Recovery Act investments in Indianapolis.